Financial Accountant - 6 month fixed term contract - Immediate start

Mintel; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading market intelligence company is looking for an experienced Financial Accountant for a 6-month interim role. This position is crucial for year-end audit support and requires a qualified accountant with strong technical knowledge and audit preparation experience. The right candidate should be able to start immediately and will enjoy hybrid working options. A competitive daily rate is offered.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Hybrid working options

Collaborative finance team

Qualifications

• Solid post-qualification experience as a financial accountant.
• Hands-on experience in audit preparation.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation for year-end audit.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review reconciliations and financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls.
• Assist with balance sheet reviews and variance analysis.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders.

Skills

Technical accounting knowledge

Audit preparation

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Financial Accountant to join our finance team on a 6-month interim basis to support year-end audit and reporting. This role is critical in ensuring a smooth and timely close process and will suit someone with a strong technical accounting background and hands-on experience in audit preparation. The right candidate can start the role immediately.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support year-end audit preparation, including compiling audit schedules and liaising with external auditors
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting standards
• Assist with balance sheet reviews and variance analysis
• Provide support across finance operations and contribute to process improvements
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve queries and ensure audit readiness

Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with solid post-qualification experience
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience in audit preparation (practice or industry)
• Proficiency in NetSuite is essential
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

What We Offer

• A collaborative and dynamic finance team
• Exposure to year-end audit and reporting processes
• Competitive daily rate
• Hybrid working options available

This is a great opportunity for a seasoned accountant to make an impact during a key financial period. If you\'re available immediately and meet the criteria, we\'d love to hear from you.